Identify good sources for information
Summary
- When learning a new skill, spend some time to identify material sources. Focus on good and disregard the bad can reduce the amount of information we have to go through.
Details
- Not all sources are great for learning
- Identifying good quality sources cna reduce the amount of information we need to review to learn a new skill
- Good quality sources tend to back up arguements with data, confirmable statements. Does not disregard data that seemingly contradicts some hypostheses
- Bad sources may try to persuade through emotions and hyperbole and may quote misleading or inaccurate data.
References
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- The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition: Advanced Methods to Learn, Remember, and Master New Skills, Information, and Abilities - Peter Hollins